New Korean presidency begins in disarray amid claims of sabotage
Upon assuming office, Korea's new administration under President Lee Jae-myung reportedly found itself in a near-total administrative void, as the presidential compound in Yongsan was said to be devoid of staff, essential supplies and even fundamental work systems. While a degree of transitional friction is not uncommon during a shift in presidential power, the alleged state of the office has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers, watchdogs and various civic groups. Some have accused the outgoing Yoon Suk Yeol administration of sabotaging the transition deliberately, with particularly grave concerns raised about the potential destruction of sensitive documents related to the Dec. 3 martial law declaration. Unlike past handovers that preserved at least minimal operational capacity, the Yongsan presidential office was “completely stripped,” officials said. Desks sat empty, printers were gone, there was no internet connectivity and security systems were shut down. No Cabinet documents or briefing materials were left behind for the incoming administration. “It looked like a war zone af
